NaNoPlano 2017 Worldbuilding
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NaNoWriMo Preparation Workshop on Worldbuilding, run in Seattle, October 7 2017.
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- 2. • 7:00 – Kick off, introductions • 7:15 – Group formations • 7:20 – First Exercise - Group • 7:40 – Check in • 7:50 – Break • 8:00 – Second Exercise - Individual • 8:20 – Check in • 8:30 – Third Exercise - Mashup • 8:50 – Check in, Prizes, Finish up TIMETABLE 2
- 3. • Andrew – MrAndyPuppy • Jenn – jemiu • Emily – wingwingdark • Ed – creepyed Introductions – YOUR ML’s 3 (& SIDEKICK)
- 4. • How many NaNo’s have you done? • Your Name • Do you use a consistent world in all your novels? Introductions – YOU! 4
- 5. • Creating a stable setting... • …where stories take place in... • …that is consistent... • …and works by its rules. WHAT IS WORLDBUILDING? 5Definition from: http://www.ongoingworlds.com/blog/2014/02/worldbuilding-why-worldbuild/
- 6. • A relatable setting • Preventing errors • Find inspiration • Roadblock against bad writing • Avoid biases/favoritism • A social contract with your readers BENEFITS OF WORLDBUILDING 6Benefits from: http://www.ongoingworlds.com/blog/2014/02/worldbuilding-why-worldbuild/
- 7. • What are some characteristics you think about when building a world? World Building Characteristics 7
- 8. • Planet – Earth, alternate-Earth, another planet? Moon(s)? Sun(s)? Climate? • Time – Past, present, future? • Population – humans, other life-forms, monsters, multiple races? Defining physical attributes? Flora, fauna? • Society – classes, marriage, education, religion, gender/racial roles? • History – how did the world get to this point? • Government – type of political party, monarchy, oligarchy? Laws? Rebellion? • Magic – fantastical magic, superhero magic, advanced technology “magic” World Building Characteristics 8
- 9. CREATE A WORLD GROUP EXERCISE 9
- 10. 10 MINUTE BREAK TAKE A… 10
- 12. Natural Disasters • Earthquake that splits a continent • Tornado/Hurricane • Tsunami • Avalanche • Volcanic Eruption Character Disasters • Kills monarch/world leader • Introduces advanced technology • Causes financial collapse • Crashes into a chemical plant Man-made Disasters • Plane crash • Forest Fire • Bridge Collapse • Civil War/Rebellion • Nuclear War • Germ Warfare Supernatural Disasters • Portal to demon world • Dragons eating population • Magic stops working/malfunctions DISASTERS 12
- 13. EXERCISE CHECK IN SHARING TIME 13
- 14. MASH UP EXERCISE 14 COMMUNAL MAPPING
- 15. CHECK IN + PRIZES FINISHING UP 15
- 16. Event Resources: • Slides: slideshare.net/mrandypuppy • Oct 14 - NaNoPlano Character - nanocharacter2017.eventbrite.com • Oct 21 - NaNoPlano Plot – nanoplot2017.eventbrite.com • NaNoWriMo – KICK OFF Resources: Worksheets are Fun! • Very detailed worldbuilding workbook • SciFi/Fantasy Worksheet • City Building Worksheet • Fantasy World Building • 30 Days of Worldbuilding WHAT’S NEXT? 16